Tbilisi Urban Adventures

05/03/2020

In winter the slopes of the Caucasian mountains are turning white and covered with a meter layer of snow, that's when Georgia becomes one of the best destinations for all ski and snowboard lovers. Check out our blog post on Gudauri, a ski resort just 2.5 hrs drive from Tbilisi and perfect for a weekend getaway from the capital. Still good for skiing right now!

https://www.tbilisiurbanadventures.com/blog/gudauri-mountain-skiing-in-georgia/

19/02/2020

Great news! We'll be running our best selling tours for a very special price ($5-10) this Saturday. Book through AirBnb to enjoy this great value offer!

Sat Feb 22, 11:00-14:00 Tbilisi Traditions $5
A walk in the historical center + picnic with a view
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/669132/book?scheduled_id=24194118

Sat Feb 22, 15:00-18:00 Taste of Tbilisi $8
Lunch with khinkali + Georgian tea tasting + small cheese tasting
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/620530/book?scheduled_id=23969062

13/02/2020

Great value offer you shouldn’t miss! Since the recent launch of AirBnb we are organising some promo tours on certain dates and were hoping to get more reviews :) The prices are much lower than the usual ones ($5 and $8), so you should take this opportunity if you wanted to go on a city tour or a food tour, but have been postponing it. I would appreciate that if you could spread the word among your friends, especially those fresh in town.

So you have to book through AirBnb for these particular dates to get the special price. The links will take you directly to the promo tours. Please make sure each participant is booking individually.

Sat Feb 15, 11:00-14:00 Tbilisi Traditions �A walk in the historical center + picnic with a view
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/669132/book?scheduled_id=24194111

Feb 22, 15:00-18:00 Taste of Tbilisi
Lunch with khinkali + Georgian tea tasting + small cheese tasting
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/620530/book?scheduled_id=23969062

28/12/2019

What to expect and how to get ready if you are planning to spend your New Year’s Eve in Tbilisi - the holiday you will definitely not forget! Read in our new blog post.

10/12/2019

Walking around Tbilisi old town and craving for a cup of specialty coffee? For the passionate coffee-lovers, we created a short guide of the best coffee spots in Tbilisi.

10/12/2019

Fabrika is one of our favourite urban hotspots and multifunctional spaces. It's such a funky mix of cool Soviet vibes and industrial elements, and truly is a symbol of renovation, recreation and reinvention, like it was designed to be. We like to have our team meetings there to get an extra boost of the hip energy, and it will totally be a part of our new tour that we're preparing for you now!

@ Fabrika • ფაბრიკა

06/12/2019

Believe us when we say that it’s totally impossible to resist this freshly baked, still-warm-from-the-oven, local bread called tonis puri, or shotis puri. OK, so the ingredients are pretty basic – flour, water, salt and yeast. And it’s been baked the same way here for centuries, in a special oven called a tone. The most tempting, crunchy part of this bread is always salty, since the walls of the tone are sprinkled with salty water. And we always loose the battle against the temptation to take a sneaky bite of freshly baked goodness on our way home. That's what we call the best street food in Tbilisi!

https://www.urbanadventures.com/blog/best-street-food-in-tbilisi-shotis-puri/

04/12/2019

Organic Georgian tasting is the highlight of our Taste of Tbilisi tour. Even dedicated coffee drinkers are fascinated by the stories of the tea master. During our visit to Bitadze Tea Shop and Museum we drink the unique Georgian wild white tea and learn all the small details about the ways to brew it.

03/12/2019

Learn about the best scenic viewpoints in Tbilisi from our new blog post.

Extra tip: for the most impressive shots check the sunset time and head to the Chronicle of Georgia (History Memorial of Georgia), which is considered a hidden gem in Tbilisi. This 16-pillar monument, designed by prominent architect Zurab Tsereteli, is located near Tbilisi sea. Hilltop position gives exciting views to the city and its surroundings.

29/11/2019

Tbilisi is a great place to visit basically any time of the year. November is treating us with some amazing sunny days perfect for long walks around the city. So why not start with exploring the beauties of Tbilisi and then join our Taste of Tbilisi tour in the afternoon to lunch on khinkali (local dumplings) and toast with a glass of local wine or chacha to Georgia!

15/11/2019

Today is Birthday of Marina Nikiforova!😍 Marina is the head of Urban Adventures Day Tours that we operate in Moscow, Irkutsk and Tbilisi!🤩

Today is Birthday of Marina Nikiforova! Марина Никифорова (Marina Nikiforova) 😍 Marina is the head of Urban Adventures Day Tours that we operate in Moscow, Irkutsk and Tbilisi!🤩

We are so happy to have such a passionate active person in our team!🥳

Being a Siberian girl in her soul, Marina demonstrates great ability to master both everyday issues and unexpected tasks. 👌🏻 Being a Bright person she shares her energy with people around and thanks to Marina we never feel down. 👏🏼👏🏼

May this special day bring you endless joy and tons of precious memories! 💐You are very special and that’s why you need to float with lots of smiles on your lovely face. Happy birthday!🌞🌼

22/10/2019

Experienced travellers know that a couple of words in the local language can turn out a magical communication success, so we prepared a Survival Georgian guide for you to get ready for your Tbilisi adventures! Surprise the local guide with your language skills ;)

https://www.tbilisiurbanadventures.com/blog/survival-georgian-basic-phrases-for-everyday/

What languages are used in Georgia? As Georgia is a country with a long and complicated history, no surprise that its culture is no less diverse and exciting than the chronicle of rulers…

11/10/2019

Looking for a veggie food in Tbilisi? Check out our list of vegetarian cafes and the best Georgian dishes you should try there.

https://www.tbilisiurbanadventures.com/blog/tbilisi-for-vegetarians/

25/09/2019

Planning a trip to Tbilisi? Read our new blog post about the weather, and choose the best season for you.
https://www.tbilisiurbanadventures.com/blog/weather-in-tbilisi-georgia/

  Weather in Georgia hugely depends on the region. Even though it’s a relatively small country, a 30 minute drive can easily bring you to a completely different micro climate. A rainy morning in Tbilisi…

11/08/2019

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10/08/2019

Do you have only 1 day in Tbilisi? Plan it well with the help of this post!
https://www.tbilisiurbanadventures.com/blog/24-hours-in-tbilisi/

Visiting Tbilisi is definitely an unforgettable experience! Check out our suggestions on what to do with just 24 hours in the city.

28/07/2019

Last days to get 20% discount for Tbilisi Urban Adventures tours! Don't miss your chance to explore Georgia with a local! Use promocode SALE20 when booking our tours via Tbilisiurbanadventures.com. Discount is valid for all tours by the end of 2019.

19/07/2019

• G E M • Fading glory of the Sololaki district once favored by the rich and the famous of Tiflis in the 19th century. Imagine living in a house on Amagleba street with the entrance hall like this and a chance to admire all the little details every day.

@ სოლოლაკი - Sololaki

22/06/2019

• U P • Observing a new city from the top is a great way to get an idea of its structure and scale on your first day in the city. That's why we highly recommend taking a cable car from the Rike park up to Narikala fortress and Mother of Georgia. Have your camera ready to capture the colourful balconies of the Old Tbilisi during your ride!

Photo by Tristan Hess via

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14/06/2019

• T R A F F I C • One of the first thing you notice when walking along the streets of Tbilisi is the organised chaos of everything, and that's probably Asia revealing itself here. Since we care for the security of our tourists, one of the things we always warn you about is to be extra attentive when crossing the streets. The signage and the lights are not always taken seriously by the drivers, so the thing you should do before crossing the road is make eye contact with the driver first. It would also help to use an underground pass when you can. Funnily enough sometimes a driver would stop in the middle of the street to give you more time for that precious shot of a building with no cars in front of the beautiful entrance door.

Photo by Nazym Duzbayeva via

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11/06/2019

• F R U I T • Loquat is a kind of fruit you have probably not tried before, and it's high time you did since they are in season right now! The taste is an unusual mix of mango, yellow apple and peach. It is also known as Chinese/Japanese plum, but locals call it mushmala or bushmala. It is rich in vitamin C and can have sedative effect when consumed in quantity. Interesting to know that the loquat trees were in bloom in winter and spread a fantastic honey-like smell. Now we can enjoy the harvest.

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08/06/2019

• B R E A D • One of the experiences you must definitely have in Georgia is taking a bite of that fresh warm Georgian bread coming straight out of tone oven. These little bakeries are spread all around the city, they will often look like a small window of an underground level of a building. Look for the Georgian words თომე or პური on the sign and enjoy that 0,80-1 lari well spent to its most.

Photo by Jonathan Howard via

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05/06/2019

• HIDDEN GEMS • One of the things we never get tired of in Tbilisi, are the hidden gems spread all over the city, and we actually love hunting for them. Painted entrance halls of the 19th century buildings is our favourite topic to explore. We're eager to share the beauty with you on the tours, but our advice is keep that adventurous spirit when you're walking the city on your own! As long as your respectful to the locals who still live in these buildings, and act quietly, there's nothing wrong with having a look at what's behind that beautiful wooden door... The beauty was made to be seen.

Cover photo by George Zvanelli via

❤️ @ Tbilisi, Georgia

04/06/2019

• MOTHER OF GEORGIA • Kartlis Deda, or Mother of Georgia, is probably one of our favourite monuments in Tbilisi. It was established in 1958 to celebrate 1500 years of Tbilisi as a capital. Its first version was made of wood and was not actually supposed to stay for a long time, but since it gained the love of the locals, it was reinforced with aluminium 5 years later, and replaces with a new all-metal version in 1990s. We love the way it celebrates Georgian national character -- generous and welcoming towards friends (no matter the background), and still always ready to fight for its independence with a sword.

Photos by Mostafa Meraji via

❤️ @ Kartlis Deda

03/06/2019

• P R O M O • 15% off all Europe adventures ! You can book any Europe tour for 2019 and we'll take 15% off at checkout when you use code EURO15. Just book by June 30, 2019, and travel any time until December 31, 2019.

See you in Tbilisi!

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02/06/2019

• C A R P E T S • The most popular lightweight Georgian carpets are called 'pardagi' and were traditionally hung on walls partly covering the sofas. This craftsmanship originally comes from Tusheti region in the mountains. Widespread sheep breeding in this area was a reliable source of material for hand made carpets. They came very handy in every day nomadic life. All sorts of things could be made from the carpets -- load luggage bags, mats, capes. Each village would have its own pattern, different from the others. Production of 1 carpet consumes a lot of energy and time, and requires special skills. Therefore a handmade carpet cannot be cheap.

❤️ @ Old Tbilisi

30/05/2019

• T A S T E • Winemaking and tea producing traditions united at the Taste of Tbilisi tour when brewing organic Georgian white tea in a wine decanter. Experience a unique tea ceremony and learn a bunch of fascinating facts about the origins of one of the most popular drinks on the planet.

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26/05/2019

• L A N G U A G E • In Old Georgian language the month of May was called ვარდობისთვე which literally translates as "the month when the roses bloom", and the fact is still true - Tbilisi is all covered in beautiful rose flowers and fantastic sweet smell.

❤️ @ ბეთლემის უბანი

22/05/2019

• B O O K S • One of the best stores with books in English is hidden in an arch just 2 steps off Rustaveli avenue. There we found some great editions on Georgian and Caucasian cuisine, several guidebooks, and fiction. There's also a café, so consider a plan ready for a relaxed afternoon with a book and a cup of coffee in a cute backyard.

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